Description
Jefferson Lake Sulphur Co. (Sulfur), Joseph Jefferson (Salt)
Commodities
PrimarySulfur, Halite
TertiaryLimestone, Ultra Pure, Gypsum-Anhydrite
Commodity typeN
Deposit
Model255: Salt-dome sulfur
Deposit sizeM
WorkingsUnderground
Materials
Ore mineralsAnhydrite, Halite
Geology
Host rockLimestone,Evaporite,Salt · Louann
StructurePiercement Salt Dome
Tectonic settingGulf Salt Basin
AlterationBiogenic Alteration Of Anhydrock To Limestone
Economic & production
Development statusPast Producer
Production years1923-1934 (SALT), 1932-1936 (SULFUR)
First production1919
Last production1935
Discovery year1895
Identification
Deposit ID10061192
MRDS IDTC34050
Alternate namesLake Peigneur, Jefferson Mine
RegionNA
Data scoreB
Coordinates29.98107, -91.9832
References
KUPFER, D.M., 1983, METHODS OF ROCK-SALT MINING IN LOUISIANA, IN SALT DOMES OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: NEW ORLEANS GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, V. 3, P. 122-142.BALK, R., 1953, SALT STRUCTURE OF JEFFERSON ISLAND SALT DOME, IBERIA AND VERMILION PARISHES, LOUISIANA: AAPG BULL., V. 37, P. 2455-2474.O'DONNELL, L., 1935, JEFFERSON ISLAND SALT DOME, AAPG BULL, V. 19, P. 1602-1644.USBM IC 8313CIMRIKUPFER (1983) P. 134 (SALT)